# Drops vs Qlango

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Drops at 72K against Qlango's 116. Drops also leads on chart position (#164 vs unranked). Qlango's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drops sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Qlango sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Drops against 4.7 for Qlango. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drops has 72K ratings behind it against 116, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 74% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drops | Qlango |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371/reviews) | [4.7 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qlango-learn-80-plus-languages/id1258076084/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 116 |
| Positive reviews | **74.6% of reviews** | 73.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 191 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PLANB LABS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/527215806) | [Qlango d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475998913) |

## What reviewers say

### Drops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Learn new languages through engaging games and visual aids. Practice vocabulary and common phrases in over 55 languages, from beginner to expert levels. Track progress, unlock achievements, and enjoy professionally curated lessons with native speaker pronunciations.

**Highlights:** Gamified vocabulary learning, Visual learning aids, 55+ language options, Progress tracking and rewards, Native speaker pronunciations, Customizable learning goals

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Genius for a month | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Curious for a month | $22.99 | per month |
| Holiday premium! | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $62.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| All Language Learning Plans | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Unlimited time for all Languages! | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Vocabulary learning
- 👍 Unique and engaging learning activities
- 👍 Wide range of languages
- 👍 Customizable learning experience
- 👍 Effective for building vocabulary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate translations or pronunciations
- 🔒 Subscription model issues
- 👎 Limited to vocabulary, lacks grammar/sentence structure
- 👎 Repetitive and not enough variety in exercises

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and lost progress
- Crashes and performance problems

**Requested features**

- Add more grammar and sentence-level learning
- Improve accuracy of translations and pronunciations
- Provide more flexibility in time limits and review sessions
- Integrate more conversational practice
- Improve user interface and navigation


### Qlango

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qlango-learn-80-plus-languages/id1258076084)

Master over 70 languages with personalized lessons and interactive games. This app adapts to your learning pace and goals, allowing you to practice from any language and receive real-time feedback. Features include spaced repetition, CEFR level support, and AI-powered assistance.

**Highlights:** Learn 70+ languages from any other language, Interactive games like Wordle-style, Personalized lessons based on mistakes, Spaced repetition system, Real-time hints and grammar tips, Hands-free audio mode, AI and expert Q&A

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Qlango Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| One time payment | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drops free?

Drops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Qlango free?

Qlango is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drops or Qlango?

Drops and Qlango are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 72K and 116 ratings respectively.

### Do Drops or Qlango have ads?

Both Drops and Qlango show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drops or Qlango?

Drops ships an update weekly, and Qlango weekly. Most recently, Drops was updated on September 25, 2026 and Qlango on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*